Origins of the Petcher surname
About the Petchers
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Interesting facts about Petcher
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Petcher surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.
Who were Petchers most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Petchers.
What are the most common Petcher first names?
William
Edwin
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Petchers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petchers in 1921
At School
5
Dressmaker
5
Laundress
5
Cigar Maker
3
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Petchers in 1921
Coal Miner
23
Agricultural Labourer
17
Coal Miner Hewer
13
Baker
11
Miller
6
